🎟️ VIP WEEKEND PASSES:

💥 PLATINUM VIP WEEKEND PASS INCLUDES ACCESS TO: ALL WEEKEND EVENTS INCLUDING AFTER HOURS

💥 GOLD VIP WEEKEND PASS INCLUDES ACCESS TO: ALL WEEKEND EVENTS EXCLUDING AFTER HOURS.

🔑 VIP pass perks include expedited entry, to all events. Some events will have select VIP areas, and additional weekend benefits. Final perks and details will be outlined below.

📅 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

THURS, 9.3 - STRIP OFF @ RAIN | 10PM

(Included in Gold & Platinum VIP Weekend Passes)

Clock out and kick off. Splash Weekend starts in the heart of Texas at Rain on 4th for Austin’s legendary long-running Thursday night. Come see how we do the weekend with the Splash crowd, a little Texas energy, and the first official night out before everything takes control.

📍 Rain on 4th, 217 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701

🕒 10PM-2AM

🎟️ Pass Pickup: 10PM-1AM

FRIDAY, 9.4 – HOWDY WELCOME PARTY | 7PM

(Included in Gold & Platinum VIP Weekend Passes)

Saddle up. Before the weekend takes control, HOWDY brings everyone together for the official Splash Days Kickoff Party. The weekend starts with a little Texas trouble, cocktails, entertainment, DJ Aaron Aanenson, and a wink to classic gay nightlife. Grab your people, flirt like you mean it, and start Splash Weekend the right way.📍 Firehouse Lounge, 605 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701

🕒 7PM-10PM

🎟️ Pass Pickup: 7PM-9PM

FRIDAY, 9.4 – MIDNIGHT TRADE | 10PM

(Included in Gold & Platinum VIP Weekend Passes)

DJ Kitty Glitter brings her international sound to Midnight Trade, coming from Australia after playing WorldPride Amsterdam 2026. We’re taking over Highland for the first massive official party of Splash Weekend with added lasers, lighting, video production, pounding sound, and relentless energy from the moment doors open. A prime location, a packed floor, and a room ready for Kitty to take full control. This is where Splash Days begins.

📍 Highland Lounge, 404 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701

🕙 10PM-2AM

🎟️ Pass Pickup: 10PM–1AM

FRIDAY, 9.4 (SAT 2AM–5:30AM) – FRICTION AFTER HOURS

(Included in Platinum Weekend Pass Only)

When Midnight Trade winds down, Friction After Hours takes over with pounding sound, relentless energy, and a room built for the ones who play late and go deep. DJ Joe Ross, South Beach Houston resident DJ, keeps your body moving until sunrise.

📍 Luxx Lounge, 207 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701

🕒 2AM-5:30AM

🎟️ Pass Pickup: 2AM-4:30AM

SATURDAY, 9.5 – SPLASH POOL PARTY | 1PM

(Included in Gold & Platinum VIP Weekend Passes)

Sun’s out, guns out. The Splash Pool Party takes over East Austin Hotel with cold drinks, hot bodies, massive poolside energy, and one of the biggest parties of the weekend. International DJ Orel Sabag, just back from Market Days Chicago, brings his sound from Israel to the pool deck with daytime poolside vibes, pounding sound, and relentless energy, with an opening set by DJ Qwest. Level up your experience with an optional VIP ticket, including access to the rooftop VIP bar, air-conditioned VIP restrooms, one complimentary drink, and bites by Poeta Italian.

📍 East Austin Hotel, 1108 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

🕒 1PM-7PM

🎟️ Pass Pickup: 1PM-6PM

SATURDAY, 9.5 - 🤡 HIMBO PRESENTS: MOTHERLOAD - COWBOYS VS. ALIENS | 10PM

(Included in Gold & Platinum VIP Weekend Passes)

The mothership has officially landed in Austin. Gay cowboys and thirsty extraterrestrials collide for a pop-forward space rodeo of erotic beats, galactic gay anthems, and cosmic chaos that’ll have you begging to be taken back to the mothership. Headlining the night, Ty Sunderland takes control of MOTHERLOAD.

📍 Vulcan Gas Company, 418 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

🕒 10PM-2AM

🎟️ Pass Pickup: 9PM-1AM

SATURDAY, 9.5 (SUN 2AM–5:30AM) – MAIN EVENT AFTER HOURS

(Included in Platinum Weekend Pass Only)

Lights go down, shirts come off, and the real heat begins. Main Event After Hours keeps the weekend moving with pounding sound, relentless energy, and a room that is ready to take control. Just back from a massive set at Market Days, DJ Karsten Sollors brings his Chicago house influence and soulful vocals deep into the night. This is where the madness continues.

📍 Rain on 4th, 217 W 4th St, Austin, TX 78701

🕒 2AM-5:30AM

🎟️ Pass Pickup: 2AM-4AM

SUNDAY, 9.6 – LAKE DAY @ HIPPY HOLLOW | PARK HRS 9AM–7PM

(Not Included in Weekend Passes, Pay at Park)

Not an official Splash event, but the whole crew heads here! Bring floaties, coolers, sunscreen, water, and CASH for the park entrance. Please stay hydrated, observe all park rules, and arrive early since parking is limited. BARGE TICKETS ARE LIMITED AND AVAILABLE VIA OTTERFEST ON OUR WEBSITE AT SPLASHDAYS.COM

📍 Hippy Hollow Park, 7000 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX 78732.

🕒 9AM-7PM

🎟️ Pass Pickup: NO PASS PICKUP AVAILBLE AT LAKE

SUNDAY, 9.6- 🤡 HIMBO PRESENTS: HIMBO 360 - BOILER ROOM SET | 9PM

(Included in Gold & Platinum VIP Weekend Passes)

A full 360 dance floor experience with MASATO, Ryan McClure, and Qwest dropped directly into the crowd. No faraway stage. Just tech house, sweat, bodies, buffoonery, sexiness, and the full HIMBO-fication of the room from every angle. Welcome to the circus.

📍 Vulcan Gas Company, 418 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701

🕒 9PM - 2AM

🎟️ Pass Pickup: 9PM-1AM

SUNDAY, 9.6 (MON 2AM-5:30AM) - CLOSING PARTY AFTER HOURS

(Included in Platinum Weekend Pass Only)

The last party of the weekend goes deep. Evolution After Hours takes over Highland with added lasers, lighting, video production, pounding sound, and one final room of relentless energy. International DJ Sakalem is back due to popular demand, and if you missed his Saturday after hours set during Memorial Day Weekend, this is the one you do not want to miss.

📍 Highland, 404 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701

🕒 2AM-5:30AM

🎟️ Pass Pickup: 2AM-4:30AM

➡️ MORE INFO:

Additional venues, talent, VIP perks, pass pickup details, and event details will be announced soon.

WEEKEND HOST HOTEL: East Austin Hotel, 1108 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702. USE CODE SPLASH26 FOR SPECIAL RATES. ALL GUESTS STAYING AT HOST HOTEL ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER THE EVENT.

🗨️ DETAILS, TERMS & CONDITIONS:

21+ welcome unless otherwise noted.

Full terms of service and policies are listed on our website.

Please contact us with questions about the event or orders: info@splashdays.org

Cash and card bars are available at ticketed events.

Please do not bring outside food or drinks to ticketed events.

Talent, venues, event times, and production details are subject to change without prior notice or refund.